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Eleemosynary

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(1):

(a.) Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.

(2):

(n.) One who subsists on charity; a dependent.

(3):

(a.) Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

(4):

(a.) Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Eleemosynary'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​e/eleemosynary.html. 1828.
 
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